Eneref Institute examines the benefits of variable refrigerant flow inverter-driven air conditioners.
“The average efficiency of air conditioners sold today is less than half the efficiency of systems available on store shelves.”
Eneref Institute examines the importance of the new well building standard for daylight in classroom design
"School planners have an opportunity to design lighting that supports alertness, mood and cognitive functions.” Classrooms Optimized With Natural Daylight Increase Student Performance Optimizing daylight as a light source in school buildings improves students’ academic performance. Daylight drives natural circadian rhythms of hormones, organs, tissues and the sleep-wake cycle. School planners have an opportunity to [...]
Eneref Institute examines the benefit-cost ratio of code-compliance enforcement and above-code construction of steel windows.
“A more exhaustive look at building codes for windows—and better enforcement of existing codes—will speed up recovery after a weather event.”
Eneref Institute examines how a homebuilder increases home values using operable skylights.
“In the summer, we’ll open the skylights and use the natural venting to draw up hot air for natural cooling. It’s a significant air conditioning savings.”
Daylight in Big Box Retail Stores
“Scientific evidence establishes a statistically compelling connection between skylighting and retail sales.”
Eneref Institute examines air conditioning technologies available for select-service hotels.
“Because of the inverter compressor technology, the energy savings you get are unbelievable.”